E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

Despite these favorable conditions, successful IPOs require meticulous preparation, robust financial reporting, and a governance framework that instills investor confidence. Companies must ensure they are operationally, financially, and strategically ready for the transition to public markets.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Marketing Compliance 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 5, 2025

Listed companies (on the stock exchange) They must meet strict financial disclosure rules, often set by stock market regulators like the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange). Knowing the specific rules for your industry helps you prepare in advance and avoid compliance issues.

IFRS 52

IFRS Auditing Compliance Financial Data 52

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Repetitive tasks, such as financial reporting, are increasingly being automated, freeing up finance professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. A recent report by McKinsey estimates that automation could potentially displace up to 30% of work activities in finance and accounting.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. Bridging this communication gap can help your organization ensure every dollar raised is used effectively.

Communication 52

Communication Accounting Nonprofit Budgeting 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. As a CFO, your role goes far beyond reporting figuresyou shape strategic decisions, guide leadership, and influence confidence in the business. Yet, transparency must be handled with care.

Leadership 52

Leadership CFO Communication Numbers 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Understand that as a CFO, your role is not just about numbers but about influencing and guiding the organisation’s financial health and strategy.

CFO 95

CFO Auditing Leadership Finance 95

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Both experts agreed that open communication and realistic goal-setting are crucial for creating a workable budget. Anderson highlighted the need for fundraisers to communicate clearly about the timing of pledge payments and cash flow implications. Learn more about compliance requirements for nonprofits here. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Finance Budgeting Leadership 52

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. In contrast, a CFO is a more strategic financial professional, focusing on long-term planning, investor relations, and overarching financial strategy. CFOs must also be excellent communicators.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO General Ledger Compliance 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Financial managers are responsible for developing long-term financial plans, directing investment activities, and generating financial reports for their company. Employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations.

Finance 130

Finance Budgeting Financial Analyst Compliance 130

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. It helps you communicate how you’re going to make the difference you want to see in the world. It can be a tool to galvanize your team, community, and supporters. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Prioritization CFO 52

Spreadym

AUGUST 17, 2023

A financial reporting dashboard is a visual representation of financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) presented in a consolidated and easily digestible format. Decision Making : Financial reporting dashboards enable data-driven decision making by providing stakeholders with timely and accurate information.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting CFO Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The rigour of the IPO process requires the company to re-evaluate and refine its strategy and processes and helps it attain the high standard of financial reporting and corporate governance required of a listed company,” says Joshua Ong , managing partner & practice leader for capital markets & IPO at Baker Tilly Singapore.

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Financial Reporting Compliance Communication Finance 98

Future CFO

MAY 15, 2024

More interestingly, 62% of executives claim their companies apply the same diligence to ESG reporting as they do to financial reporting. Nikhil Parambath He notes however that while accurate ESG reporting is essential for informed decisions that drive shareholder value, Asia's ESG compliance landscape is still nascent.

Finance 98

Finance Auditing Compliance Leverage 98

CFO Talks

AUGUST 28, 2024

Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory reporting in South Africa can be daunting, especially for CFOs who bear the responsibility of ensuring compliance while also driving strategic financial decisions.

CFO 83

CFO Auditing Compliance IFRS 83

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Budgeting & Forecasting - Automate budgeting processes and generate real-time financial forecasts based on live data. Scenario Planning - Utilize AI-powered "what-if" modeling to assess financial outcomes and optimize strategies. Healthcare Supports compliance and regulatory reporting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning General Ledger (GL) Forecasting 52

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Different work styles, communication preferences, and problem-solving approaches may create friction. As CFO, you need to articulate a clear financial vision that transcends individual tasks and roles. Setting clear KPIs and ensuring that these are communicated across the team is essential.

Finance 98

Finance Problem Solving Communication CFO 98

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Management reporting involves a set of reports submitted to management that aims at supporting decision-making process and monitoring progress. Performance management is a range of practices which a company uses to measure its performance and communicate results. Turning to soft skills, it’s not so easy here.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

The Charity CFO

MARCH 31, 2023

They are actually useful tools to ensure that an organization is in compliance and can also be used to identify potential problems before they become too big. The IRS does not require nonprofit audits in most cases, however, they may periodically request an audit (examination) or a compliance check.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Auditing Compliance CFO 98

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

b) Legal Compliance and Risk Management Companies must follow laws and regulations to avoid legal penalties, fines, or even criminal charges. Ethical leadership ensures that businesses comply with labour laws, environmental regulations, and financial reporting standards.

Leadership 52

Leadership Profit and Loss Communication Accounting 52

Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Globalization CFOs have long needed to assure compliance with two different standards-setting bodies. The first is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States. More details on climate issues below.)

Technology 89

Technology IFRS SAP Compliance 89

The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

Donor Tracking: Allows organizations to track contact information, giving history, and communication preferences. Some tools may also allow you to segment donors into different groups based on criteria such as giving level or engagement level and ability to generate trend reports over time. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Accounting Accounting Standards Budgeting 98

CFO Talks

MARCH 28, 2025

Anticipate and respond to regulatory shifts, particularly in sustainability reporting. Case in Point: A mid-sized logistics firm in Morocco used the BIPP to benchmark its financial resilience and non-financial reporting practices. Integrate smart communication and collaboration solutions.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Leadership CFO Finance 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

What is Financial Oversight? Financial oversight refers to a broad range of responsibilities. Financial sustainability. Compliance. And why the board of directors plays the primary role in providing financial oversight. Compliance. A few of the primary components include: Policy development.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Auditing Compliance Budgeting 105

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 1, 2023

2) The Importance of Trustworthy, Independent SOC Reports in FP&A. In addition to being a year of instability and economic challenges, 2022 was also a year of increased focus on compliance and data security. Read the FP&A Software Solution Comparison here. Click , here to read.

Finance 98

Finance Compliance Economics Forecasting 98

Future CFO

MAY 1, 2024

As the person responsible for preparing an organisation’s financial reports, which include balance sheets and income statements, the role of a finance controller is anything but ordinary. Accurate problem definition is emphasised, highlighting the controller's role as the choice architect in resolving business issues.

Leadership 98

Leadership IFRS Finance Communication 98

Future CFO

MARCH 1, 2023

Gartner says finance transformation encompasses strategic initiatives designed to revolutionise the way the corporate finance function manages its strategy, processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. Firms should make compliance easier for employees by simplifying processes through improved policies and automated solutions.

Finance 91

Finance Benchmarking Compliance SAP 91

Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

In this episode, we dive into five issues that are at the heart of optimizing Quote-to-Cash to Compliance with SAP Revenue Recognition and subscription management applications, including complex bundling scenarios. Closing and Reporting: How can we shorten our periodic closing cycles while assuring reporting and disclosure compliance?

SAP 80

SAP IFRS GAAP Compliance 80

CFO Plans

MAY 2, 2024

Whether you need outsourced bookkeeping services or advanced financial reporting, your partner should be able to accommodate your needs without disruption. Assessing Communication and Collaboration Effective communication and collaboration are key to a successful partnership.

Accounting 52

Accounting Problem Solving Communication Compliance 52

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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Accounting Firms CFO Accounting Prioritization 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 4, 2025

Regulatory Risks Are there new laws, taxes, or compliance requirements that could impact your business? Quick Tip: Set up automated financial reports to track income, expenses, and cash flow monthly. Thats how employees and investors feel when financial updates are kept secret or too complex. What if their needs change?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Invoicing Sales 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These include tax laws, financial reporting standards, labor laws, industry-specific regulations, and corporate governance codes. It outlines compliance requirements such as annual financial statement submissions, director duties, and shareholder rights.

IFRS 52

IFRS Compliance Auditing Financial Reporting 52

Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

This new update focuses on the progress of regulatory requirements and software solutions for tangible accounting and reporting of ESG, along with a look at how ESG management can help drive corporate value. IFRS S1 requires companies to communicate the sustainability risks and opportunities they face over the short, medium, and long term.

IFRS 82

IFRS Accounting SAP Compliance 82

The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

Red Flag #2: Hidden Compliance Issues. When most nonprofits think about ‘accounting issues,’ they’re concerned about poorly prepared financial reports, bookkeeping errors, gaps in communication with funders, bad audits and a million more things in this vein. DO NOT let compliance issues linger.

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Nonprofit Compliance Auditing Accounting 98

VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Underscoring this was her ahead-of-the-curve understanding that mission-centered organizations must have strong finance and compliance-related practices and expertise in place to be able to provide services in line with their mission. A CFO will evaluate financial performance, and bring attention to potential issues.

Nonprofit 67

Nonprofit Finance CFO Compliance 67

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. Accurate and transparent financial data makes it easier for stakeholders and regulators to understand an organization’s financial health. Use data exports and reports to bridge the gap between the two systems.

Accounting 52

Accounting GAAP Nonprofit Accounting Principles 52

CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The first step after a sudden CFO departure is assessing the company’s immediate financial needs. Prioritize urgent processes such as cash flow management, ongoing projects, and upcoming deadlines for financial reporting.

CFO 52

CFO Compliance Communication Prioritization 52

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. Instituting a stable workflow environment around the technology can make the transition easier for everyone.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 115

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115